#and i have an exam in two hours

[lilybug-02]

Bribed with Chocolate. The way it should be.

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--Full Series--

More to come as this is a two-parter. But you know how I am with schedules.

Bonus:

I think this was an equally possible reaction from Chara.

[toadbun]

They are at a con ^>^

[skyenish]

CW: Blood, Knife | For Halloween this year, my Yuu decided to go as American McGee’s Alice! | Twisted Wonderland OC art ✏️ |

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[maxdibert]

"Severus was mean to his students."

Ma'am, Severus was a man in his thirties with three jobs, responsible for teaching seven different year groups, grading their assignments and exams, performing his regular teaching duties, working as a spy for Dumbledore (constantly risking his safety and life to infiltrate the inner circle of the most dangerous man in history), working for the Order of the Phoenix, and keeping an eye on a group of reckless brats who spent 24/7 putting themselves in danger because they were incapable of accepting the word “no.” As a result, he constantly had to put himself at risk 24/7 to make sure they didn’t end up dead. And in the midst of all that workplace exploitation, for which he received literally zero incentives or rewards, those same kids, who had him at his wit’s end because he was already drowning in underpaid work, were the ones backtalking him, suspecting him, stalking him to see what he was "up to," or simply challenging him constantly.

I mean, it’s not that I don’t care that Severus’s treatment of his students was questionable—it’s just that I’m 28 years old, with a job, debts to pay, bills to manage, and adult responsibilities. The mere thought of having not one but two extra jobs, on top of all that, which also put my life at risk, and having to deal with the nonsense of a bunch of insufferable kids, honestly gives me major anxiety. So, I can understand why another adult, ten times more overworked than I am and with triple the responsibilities, wouldn’t have the time, patience, or energy to be nice to kids who either just added more work to his plate (Neville) or only contributed to his stress and frustration with their awful attitudes.

Severus wasn’t a poor, innocent soul or a victim, but he was a dysfunctional adult with an overwhelming workload and terrible working conditions who was completely fed up with everything. And honestly, no one can understand that better than other dysfunctional adults with too much work, low pay, and a similar level of frustration with life.

[telleroftime]

Ice skating with Takuma would be a very pleasant experience all things considered. It's not that either of you were supposed to be exceptionally skilled at it. Quite the contrary. Takuma had told you he had never stepped on ice before apart from the frozen puddles of winter. He told you he had never worn ice skates before and he had never stepped out onto an ice rink in his life. This was supposed to be his first time. That's what he had told you.

And yet it does not take him long to get the grip of it, that buddy of a penguin discarded to the side as he skated around, cheering and whooping when he managed to do a few turns. He stopped, grinning, then kicked off again, giddily performing lacklustre tricks to test the waters. Simple things, like skating with one leg off the ice or hopping in place. Things that, when you attempted to do the same on your unbalanced feet, led you to fall right on your butt.

You groaned and Takuma skated back towards you. His cheery smile had dropped, his movements so effortless as he came up close. He was worried especially when you grumbled at the sight of his outstretched hand. Still, you took it and he pulled you back up.

His hand was warm on your hip, the other on your shoulder to keep you steady. He asked whether you were alright as you dusted off the melting bits of ice from your trousers. You shivered, it was cold and you were achy.

You told him that you were a little envious. After all, he was supposed to be a beginner and yet there he was, rushing around as if the borrowed skates weren't too blunt to move so freely. And your words made him gawk at you, pretty brown eyes blinking wide. No matter the pouty tone of your voice, this was praise you had thrown at him and it made Takuma feel warm. It made his lips quirk up into a wonky smile.

He looked guilty as he let go of your shoulder in favour of scratching the back of his neck. Takuma has never been on ice, that was true. These ice skates were new to him. But he did admit that perhaps his technique gave him a slight advantage in mastering unsteady ground. Or at the very least Reiki did.

So now he showed you how to do it: how to skate a little better. His hot hands held onto yours as he guided you across the ice. You were wobbly, your feet uneven, but the warmth of his attention was worth it. The way his hands squeezed at yours, the way the callused pads of his fingers tickled your own. He guided you in circles around the rink. He helped you spin and caught you when you were about to tumble. His lightheartedness made you laugh and your giggle made his eyes sparkle. It was, by all regards, a very pleasant experience.

[thelien-art]

Tevildo

I love him so much - going with the blue fur after using two hours of my life wondering if I like my cream version more

Glaurung & Smaug

[twentyfivemiceinatrenchcoat]

stsg are equally prone to watching you sleep i think

[fullmetalbangs]

Hello Murder Nation (wait that sounds wrong)

[ki1ldeer]

Ahh the escapism of drawing my silly guys

[calamitoustide]

There are tears in James' eyes when they look back. They found themself a tragedy. Regulus isn’t the best at saving people. He’s never done it before, but he’ll succeed for them. They might be the only person worth succeeding for. The moment settles over them, and their lips turn upward. Not very much, it’s hardly noticeable even in the light, but it’s something. The ocean is still climbing in their eyes, and the tides go in and out with their breath, but they’re smiling now. They’re safe. Regulus will save them again if need be, any time no matter where. He’ll do whatever they want. Whatever they want. I Might Like You Less Now That You Know Me So Well

Leonard Cohen - Boygenius/unknown/unknown/More Than This - Patrick Ness/Cowboy Take Me Away - The Chicks/We're in Love - Boygenius/Cowboy Take Me Away - The Chicks/Alex Hirsch/Unknown/Unknown/Leonard Cohen - Boygenius

[kuragesoda]

big BIG thank you to yumeno gentaro and his whimsical ability of "pulling people into situations" for giving us this arb event and these GOD TIER FITS

[birdyverdie]

The executive dysfunction hit SO BAD out of nowhere and I'm feeling caged and scrabbly. Like,,, fuck I didn't do anything that mightve caused this horrid feeling.

[tanasha-not-yet]

>:^(

[puellaphantasia]

Meme redraws I did- mostly while doing coursework- Forgive the lack of size difference it would never work if they were too scale XD

[the-worms-in-your-bones]

Time to play the game of will my sanity make it to the end of the week

[dasloddl]

fuck vague posting I’m just full on ranting